So much for the Fed’s statements earlier this month hinting that the U.S. economy was strong enough for a rate hike. Despite three dissenting opinions for higher interest rates, the Federal Reserve kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at the September 2016 meeting, noting, “The committee judges that the case for an increase in the…
DetailsI’ve got good news or bad news for you. The last two weeks haven’t changed anything. It sure feels like it should have. You’ve seen the videos, headlines, and everything else. You don’t need (or probably want) a rundown. Despite it all though, according to European betting markets, Hillary is still the strong favorite to…
DetailsThey were cowardly acts of war. Planted bombs and stabbings – so callous in nature – were designed to strike fear in the hearts of millions over the weekend. On Saturday morning, a pipe bomb exploded on the route of a charity race in New Jersey. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Five explosive devices were…
DetailsIn the June 2015 issue of The Cheap Investor, we recommended a buy on shares of MeetMe Inc. (MEET) – an undervalued social media network stock trading at a 52-week low. Since then, the stock has exploded to a high of $8.11. That move was good for a potential return of 398% in 15 months. …
DetailsIt’s become one of the most talked about stories in the world. After a brief rally on hopes that OPEC would curb ballooning supply at its September 2016 meeting, oil prices have come under considerable pressure due to oversupply. In fact, in recent weeks, the International Energy Agency (IEA) noted that its sees the oil…
DetailsIf you own or are considering buying gold, you should set aside a few minutes for this. One of the nation’s most prominent gold industry insiders recently went on record in a detailed, precise, and forthright interview. He knows what he’s talking about too. His firm has sold nearly $6 billion worth of gold over…
DetailsThese are the riskiest stocks in the market today. I realize they have everything going for them. Rising earnings, years of major growth ahead, and they’re going to be the essential to making the technological innovations in the next few years possible. However, they’ve also done really well over the last few years. Probably too…
DetailsThree months ago, the UK voted to exit the European Union. As a result, global markets buckled under the strain of increased volatility, and uncertainty shortly thereafter. Worldwide markets lost $3 trillion in two days. The prophets of doom and gloom predicted London would lose its status as a financial capital. Others feared a meltdown…
DetailsDid another country drop out of the Euro? That’s the first thought that came to my mind last week. I woke up at 3:00 A.M., groggy, and in a hotel in downtown Munich. Part of me wishes I could tell you it was from a wild, lederhosen-and dirndl-filled night out on the down. But it…
DetailsForty-one years ago, the world had what was known as The Group of 6 (G-6). France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom would meet regularly to discuss international economic and monetary issues, international security, and energy policies, as well as preventing economic catastrophes from crippling the global community. In short, it was…
DetailsSo much for Dow 20,000… The Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back 400 points Friday on fears the Federal Reserve could raise rates at its September 2016 meeting, and on fears that OPEC talks could again fail later this month. Even Goldman Sachs is bearish on the market. In fact, the bank now anticipates…
DetailsSomething big is brewing. The potential gains range between 100% and 300%. Yet most investors are never going to hear about it until the real opportunity is already gone. Gold may be grabbing a lot of headlines (and justifiably so). But another metal is just starting to turn up and has a lot more room…
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